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Y429 GKG

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

47,135 mi
Last recorded47,135 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 GKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 47,135 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 47,009 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 47,007 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 46,631 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil right fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 45,865 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 45,865 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 44,573 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 44,573 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 38,529 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 38,529 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 37,637 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,580 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 37,580 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,222 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2015 37,222 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,705 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2014 36,705 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2013 35,604 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

indicator lamps are fitted upside down

Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,449 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 33,449 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 28,260 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,339 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 May 2008 24,671 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 24,671 miles

Front Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,122 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 19,585 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?

Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
881
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
21,207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,807
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,281
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3,053
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,662
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Y429 GKG is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 19,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,807 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y429 GKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y429 GKG registered?

Y429 GKG is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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